The good times are set to continue for Bayside’s Good Times Milk Bar with the arrival of a new courtyard area just in time for summer. Perfect for lovers of food and time in the spent in the sunshine the new space can fit up to 34 people, even offering a puppy courtyard for dog fanatics that can’t bear to be apart from their pooch. That’s not the only good news the venue has to spill, Good Times Burgers are now available for eat-in as well as takeaway. Head over to the beloved burger window, order your favourite combo and kick back in the new courtyard with friends, family and puppies! Burgers are now available to devour Thursday to Sunday 4pm – 9pm, perfect for feeding the hungry summer crowds. The good times will be rolling all summer long at this beloved Bentleigh venue, so bring the pooch and come with an appetite!

Celebrated pop-duo Client Liaison will headline the New Year’s Day party at Watson’s Bay Hotel on the 1st January 2019. Delegated the role of party curators, the pair have cherry-picked a clique of their coolest electro friends to get the crowd warmed up before making their debut at the beachside hotel. The lineup includes Nicky Night Time, DJ Boogie Monster (aka Alex Dimitriades) and Tom Tilley (Triple J presenter). The venue will be decked out for a multi-sensory experience, providing an eclectic alternative to traditional NYD parties. The menu has also been given a bespoke touch with an 80’s themed offering, while Grey Goose vodka has been called on to provide the libations, including their signature ‘Le Grand Fizz’ cocktail. The duo claim to have one final surprise up their colourful sleeves, so guests will need to wait to see what they have in store. Tickets are extremely limited to ensure an intimate experience, with your pass securing two hours of complimentary canapés and drinks. Tickets can be purchased here.

Tennis fans are in for a treat this Australian Open, with Rockpool Bar & Grill and Burger Project bouncing over for a special appearance. From the 14th to the 29th January 2019, spectators can wind down from the grand slam with a grand dining experience at the Rockpool pop-up, inspired by the sleek interiors of the Melbourne venue. The specially curated a-la-carte menu showcases sustainable sourced produce, including grilled asparagus with spanner crab, Cape Grim minute steak with Café de Paris butter and Catherine’s passionfruit pavlova with an impressive wine list to boot. Reservations are encouraged, with all-inclusive tennis and dining packages available as well. For the casual foodies, Burger Project is providing a quick fix before and after matches, with the return of its Australian Open burger bar in the Grand Slam Oval. Serving up beloved burgers including the cheeseburger, the American and the mushroom alongside crunchy hot chips, your hunger will be satisfied all season long. Tennis fans around the world will flock to the Australian Open, and the Rockpool Dining Group couldn’t be more excited to serve them.

Rozelle’s authentic Italian venue Reccolab is celebrating summer with a tribute to their mother country, an aperitivo extravaganza. Introducing the L’ Aperitivo Italiano Sunset Sessions, balmy summer evenings spent grazing over platters of prosciutto, stuzzichini, cheese, charcuterie and free-flowing Negronis. Enjoy a mouthwatering lineup of complimentary Italian snacks with every drink purchased from the Aperitivi cocktail menu, designed by ReccoLab in collaboration with the experts themselves Campari Australia. Reccolab is the only place to have a true taste of summer so head over for an unforgettable evening of memorable food and company.

Jacob’s Creek is calling on you to pop the summer bubble, with a release of two new drops just in time for the warmer weather. The Prosecco Spritz Rosé and the Le Petit Rosé Brut Cuvée are a fresh twist on popular classics, boasting the chance for more choice when it comes to making spritzs and aperitivos. Both bottles are perfect for a day drinking session or a fun night out, with the prosecco featuring notes of pink grapefruit and botanicals while the Brut Cuvée offers a crisper, French style. Both drops are available now at leading Australian liquor retailers and are best paired with light, savoury dishes such as charcuterie, quiche, seafood and salad. It’s time to officially pop the cork on your summer celebrations and enter the New Year in style thanks to Jacob’s Creek!

Butter, Sydney is known for loving hybrids with their beloved range of fried chicken and sneakers. Well hold on because another brand has just joined the party and its none other than Hennessy cognac. Butter’s executive chef Julian Cincotta has created a bespoke, limited edition menu that can only be described as the stuff of dreams. Available from now until the 6th January, you can head in-store and order the Butter x Hennessy Spiked Combo pack which includes their signature fried chicken with a Henny BBQ sauce and a Hennessy ginger cocktail. Never one to shy away from a challenge, this has been the perfect collaboration with both brands priding themselves on innovation and risk-taking. The results have been nothing short of spectacular (and delicious) with the new menu needing to be tasted to be believed.

Agostinis, the Canberra based Italian restaurant has become the city’s first to receive the exclusive Ospitalità Italiana certification. This worldwide brand indicates the best quality of food and service in Italian restaurants as chosen by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Italian government in Rome, talk about authentic! For Australia, this award signifies quality and authenticity, setting a benchmark for the expectations of Italian Cuisine. The passion project of siblings Dan and Dion Bisa, Agostinis is a celebration of traditional, Italian food shared with friends and family. This award is a significant achievement that now sets the restaurant apart from other Italian venues across Australia as a leader in its field. Located in trendy Kingston, the restaurant boasts an open kitchen, impressive pizza oven and unique drinks list. For a taste of true Italia, as decided by the Italians themselves, head to Agostinis.